Dec 11
In May 2014 School District 62 is expecting to have 103 Aboriginal students cross the stage at Camosun College! To help fund the graduation ceremony, Aboriginal Education is holding a scrap metal drive. Up until December 20th there will be a scrap metal bin located at the WestShore Annex in Colwood at 2137 Sooke Road. …
Jun 04
This year marks the highest number of Aboriginal graduates in SD62’s history! We are so proud of the foundations and partnerships that have been made with the many Aboriginal groups in our region. The Aboriginal Grad ceremony is always unique as it takes place at Camosun’s Na’tsa’maht aka The Gathering Place. During the recognition, the …
Jun 13
The Westshore Centre for Training and Leaning (WCLT) celebrated their annual graduation ceremony at Spencer’s Isabelle Reader theatre last Thursday evening. Over fifty of the one hundred fifty grads were on hand to celebrate with family and friends. Congratulations to Principal Daphne Churchill and her staff who organized an outstanding ceremony. Students pride of accomplishment …
Jun 09
Last evening, staff, students, and parents celebrated the accomplishments of many of the students from Edward Milne Community School. Most notable to me was the number of students being recognized. Unlike many ceremonies, where a few students seem to “pick up all the hardware” many, many students were recognized for their accomplishments in many different …
Jun 07
It was great to see a full house at Spencer’s theatre Tuesday evening for the International Education year end ceremony. Despite the fact the Canucks were playing!! Host families were there with their students who were being recognized for their year’s work. Five students spoke eloquently on the profound impact a year of Canadian schooling …
May 15
I had the privilege of attending the Aboriginal Grad yesterday afternoon at the Lansdowne campus of Camosun College in the new Na’tsa’maht centre. What an impressive structure built from the design ideas of Butch Dick. Grads, families, friends and education staff all had a wonderful time recognizing the achievements of these special people. Highlights this …